Meet Our Staff
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- Welcome!
- Kindergarten
- 1st Grade
- 2nd Grade
- 3rd Grade
- 4th Grade
- 5th Grade
- Learning Support
- Encore & Others
- Support Staff
Welcome!
Welcome back students! Our teachers & staff are excited to get the year started. We hope you enjoy getting to know our awesome staff here at Springton Manor!
Sincerely, Mrs. Spear
- 4 years as Springton Manor Principal
- 26 years in education
- Previously taught high school chemistry and environmental science
- Degree(s) from DeSales University and St. Joseph's University
- Loves reading and listening to books, walking the dog and enjoying time with her two children and family
Kindergarten
Mrs. McGuckin
- 18 years in DASD
- 17 years at Springton Manor Elementary
- 26 years teaching
- Previously taught Pre-k
- Business administration degree from Villanova University, K-6 teaching degree(s) from Immaculata University, Cabrini College and Widner University
- Met her husband in college when they both played in the band, has 3 grown children and an Austrailian Labradoodle named Winnie the Pooch
Mrs. Wales
Mrs. Hood
Mrs. Scotten
1st Grade
Mrs. Cameron (LTS)
Mrs. Miller
Mrs. Harper
- 11 years in DASD
- 10 years at Springton Manor Elementary
- 11 years teaching
- Previously taught kindergarten
- Degree(s) from West Chester University
- Loves reading, exercising, and going to the beach
- Bishop Shanahan high school graduate
- Welcome Letter 2025-2026
Mrs. Beth Chambers
Mrs. Chelsea LaRose
2nd Grade
Mrs. Shenot
- 4 years in DASD
- 4 years at Springton Manor Elementary
- 8 years teaching
- Previously taught 3rd grade
- Degree(s) from Penn State University, Slippery Rock University
- DASD graduate (DEHS)
- Loves spending time with family in the Finger Lakes, hanging out with her yellow Labrador retriever Mylie and traveling
- Welcome letter 2025-2026
Mrs. Peterson
- 10 years in DASD
- 10 years at Springton Manor Elementary
- 12 years teaching
- Previously taught kindergarten, 3rd grade and 4th grade
- Degree(s) from Immaculata University
- DASD graduate
- Loves spending time in Wildwood Crest with family, reading and has lived in Glenmoore since she was 8 years old
- Welcome Letter 2025-2026
Mrs. Whiteley
Mrs. Kennedy
- 20 years in DASD
- 19 years at Springton Manor Elementary
- 36 years teaching
- Previously taught all grades K-5th
- Degree(s) from West Chester University
- Loves ALL sports, especially baseball and field hockey. Mr. Kennedy is a better cook and she tripped over her dog Jeter and broke her kneecap last year.
- Welcome Letter 2025-2026
3rd Grade
4th Grade
Mrs. Grace Herbein
Miss Gottlieb
Ms. Scullin
- 6 years in DASD
- 5 years at Springton Manor Elementary
- 6 years teaching
- Previously taught 1st grade
- Degree(s) from Kutztown University
- DASD graduate - Bradford Heights, DMS, STEM and DWHS
- Has a twin and her other brother and sister are twins! Currently plays volleyball a few times a week and is a big Eagles fan
Ms. Thompson
5th Grade
Mrs. Davis
Ms. Kreiser
Ms. Erin Fiorillo
Mrs. Renee Miller
- 11 years in DASD
- 10 years at Springton Manor Elementary
- 25 years teaching
- Previously taught Pre-K, 3rd grade and 6th grade
- Degree(s) from Millersville University and St. Joseph's University
- Loves going to Stone Harbor, NJ, taking family walks with the dog at Marsh Creek and visiting her sons at their colleges
Ms. Hummel
- 28 years in DASD
- 18 years at Springton Manor Elementary
- 28 years teaching
- Previously served as K-5 instructional coach for DASD
- Degree(s) from EAstern University, West Chester University and Wilkes University
- Loves traveling and cuisine, hiking, kayaking and the beach. Also bred one of her Labrador Retrievers and took care of 9 puppies this summer
Learning Support
- Mrs. Cayley Concannon - K-2 Learning Support
- Mrs. Fiorella - 3-5 Learning Support
- Mrs. Sroka - 4-5 Learning Support
- Mrs. Russell
- Ms. Heistand - IST
- Ms. Knodel - IST
- Mrs. Logan - Autistic Support (3-5)
- Ms. Stanziale - Autistic Support (K-2)
- Mrs. Habich - Speech Therapist
- Mrs. Reece - Physical Therapist
Mrs. Cayley Concannon - K-2 Learning Support
- 8 years in DASD
- 3 years at Springton Manor Elementary
- 8 years teaching
- Previously taught Autistic Support
- Degree(s) from West Chester University
- West Chester Area School District graduate
- Had her son Memorial Day weekend 2025, she lives in a log cabin with her family and loves hiking, kayaking, fishing and reading
Mrs. Fiorella - 3-5 Learning Support
Mrs. Sroka - 4-5 Learning Support
Mrs. Russell
Ms. Heistand - IST
- 16 years in DASD
- 16 years at Springton Manor Elementary
- 16 years teaching
- Previously taught kindergarten and 1st grade
- Degree(s) from West Chester University and Cabrini College
- Loves to take road trip adventures with her husband and 3 kids, is an avid reader and enjoys planning special events for friends and family
Ms. Knodel - IST
Mrs. Logan - Autistic Support (3-5)
Ms. Stanziale - Autistic Support (K-2)
Mrs. Habich - Speech Therapist
Mrs. Reece - Physical Therapist
Encore & Others
- Mrs. Force - General Music
- Mrs. Buckman - Art
- Ms. Gibbons - Library LTS
- Mrs. Greco - P.E. & Health
- Mr. Greenberg - P.E. & Health
- Mrs. Kristen Erlwein - Emotional Support
- Ms. Lauren Smith - School Psychologist
- Mrs. Sirico - Prevention Specialist
- Ms. Andraos - Guidance Counselor
- Mr. Gordon - Band
- Mrs. Otto - Band
- Mrs. Baer - Orchestra
Mrs. Force - General Music
- 11 years in DASD
- 11 years at Springton Manor Elementary
- 16 years teaching
- Taught in Philadelphia School District & Neshaminy School District
- B.S. in Music Education K-12 from West Chester University, Masters in Literacy Ed. from Walden University
- DASD graduate - PV, LMS, DEHS
- Loves playing piano around the district schools, the Philadelphia Flyers and loves penguins
Mrs. Buckman - Art
Ms. Gibbons - Library LTS
- First year in DASD
- First year at Springton Manor Elementary
- First year teaching
- Previously Youth Services Libriarian at Henrietta Hankin Branch Library
- Degree(s) from Kutztown University and UNC at Chapel Hill
- Loves traveling, reading and spending time with son, Henry
Mrs. Greco - P.E. & Health
Mr. Greenberg - P.E. & Health
Mrs. Kristen Erlwein - Emotional Support
Ms. Lauren Smith - School Psychologist
Mrs. Sirico - Prevention Specialist
- 7 years in DASD
- 5 years at Springton Manor Elementary
- 12 years teaching
- Previously been a school social worker, worked at Upper Darby High School and worked with students at the Montgomery County IU
- Degree(s) from Skidmore College and Widener University
- Has officiated 6 weddings for friends and family, been a vegan for 15 years and met her husband when they were both working as summer camp counselors
Ms. Andraos - Guidance Counselor
Mr. Gordon - Band
Mrs. Otto - Band
- 4th and 5th grade band (switches each year)
- 22 years in DASD
- 5 years at Springton Manor
- 29 years in teaching
- Previously taught middle school and high school band
- Degree(s) from West Chester University and University of the Arts
- Loves spending time with family, traveling, teaching high school marching band, walking her dog and gardening
Mrs. Baer - Orchestra
Support Staff
Front Office
Mrs. Loedel
- Administrative Assistant
- bloedel@dasd.org
Mrs. Trimble
Mrs. Bissinger - Nurse
- 3 years in DASD & Springton Manor Elementary
- 17 years in nursing
- Previously worked as a surgical nurse and psychiatric nurse
- Degree(s) from Penn State University and West Chester University
- Likes to swim, dogs and loves to learn
- abissinger@dasd.org
Custodial & Cafeteria Staff
Support Staff
- Mr. Sasha - Autistic Support
- Ms. Madhavi - Autistic Support
- Ms. Sue Fessenbecker - Autisic Support
- Mrs. Caruso - Paraprofessional
- Mrs. Holets - Emotional Support Paraprofessional
Mr. Sasha - Autistic Support
Ms. Madhavi - Autistic Support
Ms. Sue Fessenbecker - Autisic Support
Mrs. Caruso - Paraprofessional
Mrs. Holets - Emotional Support Paraprofessional
- 1 year in DASD
- 1 year at Springton Manor
- 15 years in education
- Previously taught pre-school, Spanish and ESL, grades 6-12 learning support & subbing
- Degree(s) from Albright College and Point Loma Nazarene University
- Loves listening to audiobooks, gardening, San Diego and loves working in emotional support
Support Staff
- Mrs. Page - Library Aide
- Mrs. Payel Roy - Kindergarten Aide (Hood)
- Mrs. Reynolds - Kindergarten Aide (McGuckin)
- Mrs. Williamson - IST Aide
- Mrs. Ferdman - IST Aide
